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Where to have Dinner for Around $30 in Santa Monica

Celebrating Our 44 Years Serving Santa Monica!

We celebrated our 44 Year Anniversary on May 20, 2018! We truly appreciate all the hard work and dedication from our staff and the tremendous support from the community. Cheers to many more years!

Cinco de Mayo Celebration

Thank you to all the AMIGOS Y FAMILIA for joining us on Cinco de Mayo! We can’t wait for the next one!

We were the Runner Up for Most Loved Business on Pico! Thank you to all who have supported us throughout the years!

A few questions we were asked and would like to share with you!

1. How has Santa Monica influenced or inspired your business?

Santa Monica was an inspiration to open our business for the beauty of the city and wonderful weather. Santa Monica was and still is the center of our family connections and bonds.

2) How would you describe your business to a tourist or out-of-towner visiting for the first time?

Gilbert’s El Indio is a quaint family restaurant with quality and delicious Mexican food. It has a friendly atmosphere where family is important and everyone is welcomed.

3) What separates your business from others in the field?

We do not like to compare our restaurant to any other restaurant. We offer our customers, flavorful food, a family atmosphere and where comfort and friendliness surrounds you.

4) What does it mean to you to be a most loved business?

We are proud to know that all the work, dedication and passion is rewarded by the people that support us daily. We feel blessed when customers come in and enjoy our food, margaritas and atmosphere and they continue to bring their extended families and friends, instilling in us a strong sense of community.

5) What is your company’s philosophy or mission?

Our mission is to offer excellent service, authentic Mexican food as well as a friendly atmosphere where our customers feel welcomed and where everyone is treated like family. We value the relationships we have built throughout the years. Gilbert’s El Indio is a place where people can gather for delicious food and where friends become family. Familia y Amigos.

Guests Reviews

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Gilbert's has been in the same location for 44 years it's almost 3rd Generation run by family. The food is excellent, and it's a cozy little place to have a meal. They have a bar, Margaritas are good and they have a pretty decent selection of beer. The prices are very reasonable and they also have taco Tuesdays all tacos are a buck.

Great friendly staff. My friend has been coming here for years and I can see why. The food was excellent and the pitchers of margaritas were so yummy. I can’t wait to come back. The patio area was very comfortable too.

Great service, great food and drinks. Everyone there makes you feel like you're at home having dinner with family. It's cash only but totally worth it, also great breakfast. Don't miss out on a great experience.

WARNING: Come for the margaritas. Stay for the margaritas. Leave before ordering actual food. We got a big burrito plate and a steak dinner. Both dinners were disappointing. This is LA, good Mexican food is everywhere, just not here. Oh, if you still don't believe me, bring cash to this sketchy dive. They don't accept credit/debit cards. Booo!